Dakotafest returns to Mitchell Aug. 18-20 with new educational programming, live drone demonstrations and a pre-owned equipment lot designed to help producers navigate today's challenging farm economy.
- Katelyn Winberg
When Dakota Lakes Research Farm was established in 1990, its mission was to tackle one of central South Dakota's biggest agricultural challenges: keeping water in the soil instead of watching it run off.
Feikema Farms in Luverne, Minnesota, is the regional winner of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program.
- By Kylie Mockler of Centerville, S.D.
"We are very thankful for the moisture, but we still have a long way to go because timely rains have not been in our favor this year."
- Colleen Stegenga
"This work is preparation, and preparation is one of the most powerful tools we have for our mental health."
- Jim Woster
"I told them we needed a few more weeks to think about it, and it was on the way home to Sioux Falls that whoever was quietly in charge, perhaps that higher power, hit me right between the eyes with reality."
- Janelle Atyeo
Along with America’s milestone birthday this summer, lovers of Targhee sheep celebrated some big anniversaries for this all American breed.
- From ISU Extension
As the incoming extension beef specialist in northwest Iowa, Lauryn Smidt was ready to start meeting with people and learning the ropes of this new-to-her position.
- Janelle Atyeo
Along with America’s milestone birthday this summer, lovers of Targhee sheep celebrated some big anniversaries for this all American breed.
- Sotirios Archontoulis, Mike Castellano and Raheel Osman Iowa State University
Rainfall from spring and into midsummer wasn't unusual in total amount, but it was unusual in how it arrived in central Iowa. Cumulative rainfall data from April 1 to July 20 in Boone, Iowa, was in the upper-middle range of the 30-year record at 19.5 inches.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
New county-level data shows U.S. irrigated farmland grew by more than 3 million acres between 1997 and 2022—but the national number hides a much more interesting story playing out county by county.
- Sheri Poore
When I was growing up, there were three meals and one substantial snack every day. Breakfast was in the morning, of course. Dinner was at noon. Lunch was about 4 p.m., after school and before milking time. And supper was the evening meal, after the cows were milked.
- By Megan Horsager of Montevideo, Minn.
There are few times in my life I can remember more than 6 inches of rain in one night, so our rain last Thursday night, July 30 was a bit of an experience.
- Jaclyn Wilson
"The farm bill write up is going on right now, and somehow mandatory country of origin labeling or MCOOL has reared its ugly head again." Jaclyn Wilson breaks down the points against mandatory labeling, but you should do your own reserach, too.
- Katelyn Winberg
Recent rainfall has brought some much needed relief to northeastern South Dakota crops, but producers say the growing season is still far from being out of the woods.
- Janelle Atyeo
Brooke Rollins made her first trip to Minnesota as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture when she spoke at Farmfest Tuesday morning, Aug. 4, but she’s no stranger to Minnesota farm country.
- Terry Woster
"It’s tough for a guy to fire his son and then go home and tell his spouse he just canned her baby boy."
- Janelle Atyeo
July’s heat wave brought prime conditions for small grain harvest across much of South Dakota.
- Janelle Atyeo
This year at Farmfest, adults can get in on the pedal pull fun, testing their strength and enjoying a bit of friendly competition and maybe some bragging rights.
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- Janelle Atyeo
Farmfest visitors can take a break from browsing the booths and step into the past at the Gilfillan Estate, just outside Farmfest gates.
- Katelyn Winberg
Farmfest returns to Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Aug. 4-6 with new educational programming, expanded family activities and opportunities for producers to learn about emerging technologies while connecting with exhibitors from across the agriculture industry.
- Janelle Atyeo
For a second year, Farmfest visitors can show off their skills behind the controls during a skid steer rodeo, set for Aug. 4 and 5 at 1:30 p.m., and Aug. 6 at 11 a.m.
- By Gentry Sorenson, Iowa State University Extension
Now is the time to scout corn fields for disease. Several resources are available to help determine whether conditions are favorable for disease development and if management actions may be warranted.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be a featured speaker at the Farmfest Forums during this year’s Minnesota Farmfest. She is set to address the public at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Wick Buildings Farmfest Center, the main educational building at the farm show near Morgan, Minn.
Farm Bureau Financial Services has a full schedule at Farmfest.
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